Dr. Catherine Musa - Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Professional Background
Dr. Catherine Musa is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience in individual and group psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She currently works at Aspris Wellbeing Centre Dubai, where she collaborates with an expert multidisciplinary team to provide effective treatment for a wide range of psychological conditions.

Conditions Treated
Dr. Musa offers therapeutic support for the following conditions:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Panic Disorder

• Phobias

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Stress

• Personality Disorders

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma, and Abuse

• Bipolar Disorder

• Bereavement

• Parenting Skills

Treatment Expertise
Dr. Musa utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

• Schema Therapy

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Psychoanalytic Therapy

• Relaxation Techniques

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) & Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

• Sandtray Therapy

• Parental Guidance (The Incredible Years)

Qualifications
Dr. Musa has earned a number of prestigious academic credentials, including:

• PhD in Psychopathology, University of Paris

• MSc in Clinical Psychology, University of Paris

• BSc in Psychology, London University

• DHA Licensed Psychologist

• Licensed by ARS, Paris, France

• Europsy License

Professional Experience
With extensive experience in both public hospitals and private practice in Paris, France, Dr. Musa has developed a comprehensive understanding of psychological treatment. In addition to her clinical work, she also contributes to the field through her roles as a supervisor and lecturer at the French Association of Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, as well as at the University of Paris.

Research & Publications
Dr. Musa has published research in international scientific journals and written articles on various mental health topics. She is also the author of a self-help book on Borderline Personality Disorder (in French).

Approach to Treatment
Dr. Musa takes a holistic and integrative approach to psychotherapy, tailoring each therapeutic process to meet the individual needs and unique background of her clients. She integrates a variety of therapeutic techniques, with a strong emphasis on compassion and empathy, ensuring that clients feel safe, understood, and accepted. Dr. Musa believes that these qualities are essential in building a therapeutic relationship that fosters lasting well-being.

Languages Spoken

• English

• French

• Croatian